Leverage Definition
lĕvər-ĭj, lĕvrĭj
leveraged, leverages, leveraging
noun
leverages
The action of a lever.
Webster's New World
The mechanical advantage of a lever.
American Heritage
The increased force resulting from this.
Webster's New World
Positional advantage; power to act effectively.
American Heritage
Power to effect change; specif., strategic means of accomplishing some purpose.
Webster's New World
verb
leveraging
To provide (a company) with leverage.
American Heritage
To borrow against (one's assets) in order to speculate.
Webster's New World
To supplement (money, for example) with leverage.
American Heritage
To increase the debt of (a business) in this way.
A firm that is heavily leveraged.
Webster's New World
To improve or enhance.
American Heritage
Origin of Leverage
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lever +"Ž -age
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